Heard a lot about this stuff last year so happy to finally try it for myself. Bottle states best after 2/9/11 due o bottle conditioning. Wouldn't mind seeing more of that (Coopers being another that does it).

Hazed golden color with a good layer of white foam. Medium high carbonation.

Aroma is mostly galaxy, which is not a bad thing. Other notes creep in the background. Some cascade citrus and sort of a coopers plae like malt yeast mix.

Nice late hit of hop flavor and bitterness. Not over the top at all, enough yo make me want yo savor each sip. Malts are nice and light giving just enough sweetness to contrast the hops.

This pours a dark golden honey colour with a fluffy white head that dies quickly.

The bottle lists the hops as Galaxy, Cascade and Summer but I'm only getting vague traces of the passionfruit or citrus aromas I would normally expect with them. Main aroma I get is a dirty malty aroma all that does blow off.

Flavour is more solid than the nose. Some decent hoppy notes and a solid malt body. Much improved on 2010.

Medium bodied.

While not as impressive on the nose as last years I think this is a much more drinkable beer overall.